Smart Mini-Cameras Achieve the Best Camera Design: Up-to-Date Information on MCMsMiniature camera modules (MCMs) such as webcams have rapidly become ubiquitous in our day-to-day devices from mobile phones to interactive TV systems. MCMs—or smart cameras—can zoom adjust their frame rate automatically with illumination change focus at different distances compensate for hand shake and transform captured images. With contributions from academics and field engineers Smart Mini-Cameras discusses the structure operation principles applications and future trends of miniature mobile cameras. It compares this technology with traditional digital still cameras and explains the specific requirements of MCM components (imposed by the size or type of application) in terms of optical design image sensor and functionalities. The book describes the implementation of several active functionalities including liquid crystal auto focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS). It also explores how new technologies such as the curved detector and transforming optics are stimulating novel trends including a miniature panoramic lens on mobile phones. By providing you with an understanding of the components and performance tradeoffs of MCMs this book will help you achieve the best camera design. It also answers frequently asked questions such as the importance of the number of megapixels in a mobile phone camera and the value of AF and OIS features. GBP 44.99 1
Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques A Tutorial for Beginners Written by one of the very first practitioners of ICP-MS Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners presents ICP-MS in a completely novel and refreshing way. By comparing it with other complementary atomic spectroscopy (AS) techniques it gives the trace element analysis user community a glimpse into why the technique was first developed and how the application landscape has defined its use today 40 years after it was first commercialized in 1983. What’s new in the 4th edition: Updated chapters on the fundamental principles and applications of ICP-MS New chapters on complementary AS techniques including AA AF ICP-OES MIP-AES XRF XRD LIBS LALI-TOFMS Strategies for reducing errors and contamination with plasma spectrochemical techniques Comparison of collision and reaction cells including triple/multi quad systems Novel approaches to sample digestion Alternative sample introduction accessories Comprehensive glossary of terms used in AS New vendor contact information The book is not only suited to novices and beginners but also to more experienced analytical scientists who want to know more about recent ICP-MS developments and where the technique might be heading in the future. Furthermore it offers much needed guidance on how best to evaluate commercial AS instrumentation and what might be the best technique based on your lab’s specific application demands. I feel honored to have been asked to deliver the Foreword for this book which is suited not only for beginners but also for more experienced analytical scientists who want to know the advances in plasma spectrochemistry instrumentation and related future opportunities. Dr. Heidi Goenaga Infante LGC Science Fellow; Chief Scientist National Measurement Laboratory Visiting Professor University of Strathclyde UK. | Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques A Tutorial for Beginners GBP 120.00 1